Mainframe COBOL Programmer (Remote Spain)

Cactus; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prominent software development company in Spain is seeking a Mainframe COBOL Programmer. In this full-time role, you will design, develop, and support applications on IBM z / OS systems, utilizing your expertise in COBOL and JCL. The ideal candidate will have a high level of English and experience in Agile environments. This position offers flexible working hours, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Learning opportunities

Formación

• Strong proficiency with COBOL (COBOL / 370, Enterprise COBOL).
• Solid experience with Job Control Language (JCL).
• High English level, spoken and written.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, maintain, and support applications on IBM z / OS systems.
• Write, optimize, and debug COBOL, PL / I, or Assembler programs.
• Perform system analysis, troubleshoot issues, and provide production support.

Conocimientos

COBOL

JCL

CICS

DB2

Agile methodology

Herramientas

CA-7

Control-M

Descripción del empleo

Mainframe COBOL Programmer

Cactus is a software development company, providing full-cycle services for the European market. More than 170 companies increased business productivity using solutions developed by Cactus programmers. The company has been regularly included in the listings of the best software development companies in Belgium and Europe.

We are looking for a

to design, develop, maintain, and support applications running on IBM z / OS systems. You’ll work closely with technical teams, business analysts, and operations to ensure stable, secure, and efficient mainframe environments.

Develop, test, and maintain batch and online applications on IBM z / OS or similar mainframe platforms.

Write, optimize, and debug COBOL, PL / I, or Assembler programs.

Perform system analysis, troubleshoot issues, and provide production support.

Analyze performance issues and recommend improvements.

Maintain documentation for code, processes, and system configurations.

Support data migration, integration, and modernization initiatives.

Strong proficiency with COBOL (COBOL / 370, Enterprise COBOL).

Solid experience with JCL (Job Control Language).

Familiarity with CICS for online transaction processing.

Understanding of DB2 or IMS databases, including SQL for DB2.

Proficiency with mainframe debugging and testing tools (e.g., Understanding of mainframe batch scheduling tools (e.g., CA-7, Control-M).

High English level. English is the working language (spoken and written).

• Experience with mainframe modernization or migration projects.

Exposure to MQ Series, SOAP / REST integration, or APIs connecting mainframe services.

Experience in Agile or hybrid project environments.

Full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits, including learning opportunities.

Flexible working hours.